S.B. 1070 78(R) BILL ANALYSIS S.B. 1070 By: Jackson Economic Development Committee Report (Unamended) BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Current Texas law provides that payment of unemployment compensation should not occur until the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) enters an order at a formal meeting in accordance with a court judgment. This law contradicts both federal and case law, which require prompt payment upon a determination of eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits. SB 1070 repeals the requirement for TWC to enter an order in accordance with the final determination of an action. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or institution. ANALYSIS SB 1070 amends the Labor Code to repeal Section 212.209, which requires TWC to enter an order in accordance with the final determination of an action. EFFECTIVE DATE Upon passage, or, if the Act does not receive the necessary vote, the Act takes effect September 1, 2003.